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The Iran-backed Houthis have stepped up their missile attacks, in recent weeks. The group says the attacks are part of their campaign aimed at pressuring Israel and the West over the war in Gaza.

The ceasefire, approved by Israel and Hamas and set to take effect Sunday at 8:30 am local time (0630 GMT), includes an initial 42-day phase, during which more than 15 months of fighting in Gaza will halt, and 33 hostages held in Gaza will be released in exchange for the release of 735 Palestinian prisoners.

This will pause the fighting after 15 months of war and see the release of dozens of hostages held by the militants in the Gaza Strip and hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

Sirens sounded shortly after 3:00 a.m. in towns throughout Gush Dan, Shfela, and Lachish regions after a missile was launched from Yemen. Falling debris damaged homes near Jerusalem.

Yemen’s Houthi group reported Friday that the United States carried out five airstrikes targeting the northern Amran province. According to Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah TV, the "American aggression" focused on the Harf Sufyan district. The report gave no details about casualties or damage caused by the strikes.

Yemeni forces target Israeli military in Yaffa, escalating conflict amid ongoing support for Palestinians in Gaza.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Yemeni forces have launched missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli military sites in Tel Aviv and Eilat. These actions are in response to Israeli offensives in Gaza and support for Palestinians.

The Israel Democracy Institute’s December 2024 Israeli Voice Index indicates that most Israelis favor a comprehensive agreement with Hamas that would involve a hostage exchange for a ceasefire. Fifty-three percent support the deal,

Yemeni forces launched a missile and drone attack on Israeli military targets in Yaffa, near Tel Aviv. The operation, part of ongoing retaliatory actions, is aimed at supporting Palestinians in Gaza.

Moreover, the UAVs Force carried out two military operations against vital targets in Tel Aviv with three drones and Ashkelon with one drone, achieving direct hits as well, General Sarea added.